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Getting Creative on a Weekly Basis!

A Looooong time ago I tried implementing a weekly schedule for C and I. There are days that being a stay at home mom are a challenge for me. I admit it. Once I moved to Flordia I left behind my friends, family and social life I had in college. **let me clarify my social life was basically whoever stopped to talk to me in the mail area or the Jays Nest or if we had a group project. I have always been a loner and self reliant. So I felt like once C was born I lost all my ability to have a social life. And now with a second kiddo on the way I definitely feel like my adult interaction is dwindling.

Why do I state all of this? Well, as Connor is getting older I am finding that we can go do more things with him. A schedule isn't necessarily a bad thing and most of the time we stick to a routine daily. So upon my Pinterest exploring one day I found a pin for weekly summer routines.

Make something Monday- my kiddo seriously eats all crayons and paper within 2 seconds of seeing it. We have issues with making crafts BUT I figure one day a week we will make something and work on tasting non-art supplies.

Take a trip Tuesday- to a museum or a park, the orchard or the store. Somewhere to get out of the house!

Water Wednesday- a couple years ago Philly parks began installing spray grounds. Water squirts up from the ground and cools kids down. They have special tot days and times. Last year C was just a little too young, and I too unfamiliar to the area to take him. But this year, watch out! Plus the Easter a Bunny got a water table a little early so C could play and cool down on hot days. Plus there are pools and just those old things called squirt guns!

Thursday Treats- mama is craving those sweets so why not have a day to indulge in the fantastic desserts Philly has to offer?! 

Fresh and fun Friday- Fridays are about doing something new. Whether it is in our own house or going somewhere. I love routine but trying something new is fun!

Daddy day Saturday is choosing something on daddy's list. The zoo, trip to Cabellas, or anything else daddy wants to do. I feel like some times he isn't included on what we do and misses the fun stuff. So Saturdays are for him!

Sunday Stroll- using Sunday as a day to explore nature or the historical side of Philly. We will try to make a Sunday about hanging out outdoors.

I'm thrilled to work on the plans for this. I think it helps to get us out, exploring and being active in our community. Plus, heck I can use the exercise and C needs to burn off that energy he never seems to run out of. 

On a different note I have found that Zyrtec is really helping with the issues C was having allergy wise. He hasn't had issues at night with coughing and he finally has a clear, almost non-runny nose. And the netti pot is a daily treatment for me. I haven't had headaches or any problems with my sinuses. My allergy issues also have seemed to improve some. So yay! 

This week will likely fly by. Tuesday is our Phirst Phillies Game of the season. I'm excited to go and take C. Wednesday is the 19 week mark, Thursday is dedicated to packing for our trip to Md for Easter and Friday.... Well if I haven't said it enough, we find out the gender of the Baby! Followed by the drive to Maryland to tell family. So.... Just be warned that if you follow here or Facebook then you likely won't find out until Friday night or Saturday morning. 

Well I guess that's about it today. I'm anxiously awaiting to hear how my grandads hip surgery went but otherwise it's a pretty low key, chill day. Plus the weather is gorgeous! 

Have a good one!

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